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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.07, 25.54 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.07, 25.54 and 12 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.07 : 25.54 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.07/25.54 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.07x = 25.54 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.07x = 306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.48/17.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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